We offer the validation of the DNSH (Do Not Significant Harm) principle for CDTI national lines.
The European Union requires that all actions implemented under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience plan comply with the DNSH principle. This requirement is being extended to the application of other European funds, as is the case of some aid programs managed by CDTI (Center for Technological Development and Innovation), for which, in the event that the projects can be co-financed with ERDF funds, the beneficiaries must previously justify that their project complies with the DNSH principle.
In order to justify compliance with the DNSH principle, the actions carried out by the companies must undergo a self-assessment as a condition defined by the Commission to ensure that they do not adversely affect one or more of the 6 environmental objectives defined in Regulation (EU) 2020/852. Subsequently, the company's application including the self-assessment of the DNSH principle for the project under evaluation will be validated.
ACERTA is accredited for the validation of compliance with the principle of "no significant harm to the environment" (DNSH). We have a specialized technical team and follow a rigorous, independent and transparent approach to ensure that the projects evaluated comply with this essential principle in the framework of European funds and other lines of public financing.
The acronym DNSH defines the principle of "no significant harm to the environment" which must be met to ensure that the measures of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR) do not cause harm to any of the six environmental objectives considered in the Taxonomy Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020).
The DNSH principle is based on 6 environmental objectives on the basis of which the environmental assessment of actions is carried out.
The European Resilience and Recovery Mechanism (ERM), regulated by Regulation (EU) 2021/241, requires that all funded projects respect the principle of "no significant harm to the environment" (DNSH).
This principle must be validated by means of a self-assessment or a documentary review; however, some specific calls for proposals require that the validation be carried out by an ENAC accredited entity.
This requirement has also been extended to certain lines financed with ERDF funds, as is the case in some grants managed by CDTI (e.g. LIC, LICA, PID), where external DNSH validation is required as part of the justification process.
Climate change mitigation. In reference to the production of greenhouse gases.
2. Adaptation to climate change. Activities that have an impact on the climate, people or environment.
3. Sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources. Do not harm the good ecological status of surface, subway, or marine waters.
4. Circular economy. Waste prevention and recycling, as well as efficiency in the use of natural resources.
5. Pollution prevention and control. Avoid a significant increase in emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere, water or soil.
6. Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems. Not to adversely affect the resilience of ecosystems or the conservation status of habitats and species.
An Energy Saving Certificate (ESC) is an electronic document that officially certifies that an energy efficiency action has generated verifiable final energy savings, expressed in kilowatt hours (kWh). These certificates are part of the National System of Energy Efficiency Obligations and require verification by entities accredited by ENAC, in accordance with the applicable regulations.
This is an instrument that makes it possible to monetize energy savings, recovering part of the cost of investments made in energy efficiency, so that the end user can receive a consideration if he sells the savings obtained for subsequent certification through the CAE System.
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